Happy Sweet 16

16 years ago my life changed forever. On Friday,
November 13, 1992 I gave birth to my daughter,
Ashley Nicole and it's been a ride ever since. Before
the other kids came along Ash and I were together
all the time. She was so easy and when we wanted
to go do something we would just pick up and go.
Things became more complicated when the other
two came into the picture (don't get me wrong, I
love having Tyler and Danielle in my life, they were
just look more effort to please).

Ashley has turned into quite a young lady. She loves
the Lord and doesn't understand those who don't.
She is a great organizer ( I often find her in Dani's
room trying to put it back in order - Dani is quite
messy and doesn't see the need to see the floor she
is walking on) and I often ask her to share her gift
in different areas in the house (she gets it from her
mom - when I have the time).

Ashley loves reading but is particular in her selections.
She often starts a book and then might decide it's not
worth her time (me - I have to know how it ends). She
tends to read the last page of a book when she starts
to read it (I could never do that). She has to do a lot of
reading in her school work so I am glad she enjoys it.

Ashley loves Hawk Nelson and The Jonas Brothers. If
you don't know who they are she would be surprised
and /or disappointed with you. Her music is always
close by, never leaves the house without it.

Another thing she never leaves the house without is
her camera. She enjoys taking pictures of the people
she loves (and her dog!!).

Ashley is an important part of our family and she is
loved very much. I don't know what we would do
without her. Being the oldest we depend on her as a
babysitter for our other two children plus many other
things that she does to bless us. She is not perfect and
I don't expect her to be but she fits into our family
like a glove.

We love you Ashley and we can't wait to see what God
has for you as you live out your life. God bless you
Ashley!! Always keep Jesus first in your life and you
will live in His blessings.

Happy Birthday Sweet 16!!!

Believe God,

Jamie (proud mom of Ashley)